The damage to the bow of the Mataafa

Creator

McKenzie, Hugh, 1879-1957

Date

• March 1906-May 1906

Summary

• Ship: Mataafa (constructed 1899)
• No. 21 of 23. Glass plate of the screw bulk freighter, Mataafa, in dry dock in the spring of 1906. Her bow reveals significant damage above and below the waterline. Previously named Pennsylvania. Inscribed 416 and FAT near pilothouse. Upper right corner missing. 3 inch crack in middle top. Donor: Kenneth E. Thro Collection. (21.5 cm. x 16 cm.)